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Johnson Backus 1840–1911 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 Jul 1840

Birth Location: Michigan

Death Date: 4 Nov 1911

Death Location: Dexter, Washtenaw County, Michigan, USA

Father: Gordon Backus

Mother: Mary Hall

Spouse(s): Laura Dunn

Children(s): Ida Backus

Johnson Backus was born in 1840 in Michigan, the child of Gordon Backus And Mary Hall. In 1860, Johnson Backus resided in Unadilla, Livingston, Michigan, United States. In 1863, Johnson Backus resided in Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States. Johnson Backus married Laura Jane Dunn, and had children including Ida Evelyn Backus. Johnson Backus passed away in 1911 in Dexter, Washtenaw County, Michigan, USA.

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Biography

  • Johnson Backus was born in 1840 in Michigan, the child of Gordon Backus And Mary Hall.
  • In 1860, Johnson Backus resided in Unadilla, Livingston, Michigan, United States.
  • In 1863, Johnson Backus resided in Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States.
  • Johnson Backus married Laura Jane Dunn, and had children including Ida Evelyn Backus.
  • Johnson Backus passed away in 1911 in Dexter, Washtenaw County, Michigan, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Gordon Backus
1812–1893
Birth Location: Fort Ann, Washington, New York
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Mary Hall
1814–1854
Birth Location: New York
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Spouses(s)

Laura Dunn
1844–1918
Birth Location: Dexter, Washtenaw, Michigan
LD

Children(s)

Ida Backus
1866–1902
Birth Location: Webster, Washtenaw, Michigan
IB

Johnson Backus's Ancestors

Self
Johnson Backus
1840–1911
Birth Place: Michigan
Parents
Gordon Backus
1812–1893
Fort Ann, Washington, New York
Mary Hall
1814–1854
New York
Grandparents
Ebenezer Backus
1771–1845
Canterbury, Windham, Connecticut
Jemima Chandler
1772–1850
Dutchess County, New York
Great-Grandparents
John Jr.
1747–1842
Jerusha Baker
1750–1818
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Sr.
1720–1789
Johanna Downing
1717–
Rev. Baker
1720–1798
Jerusha Parrish
1722–1799

Johnson Backus's Descendants

1.
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Johnson Backus (1 Jul 1840–4 Nov 1911) m. Laura (Jane) Dunn (24 Jan 1844–22 Aug 1918)
  1. 1. Ida (Evelyn) Backus 1866–1902 m. Austin (Fish) Smith 1859–1945
    1. 1. Emery (Edison) Smith 1892–1971 m. Agness (Estelle) Quinn 1893–1969
      1. 1. Jeanne (Marie) Smith 1921– m. Allen (Louis) Simms 1917–2007
      2. 2. Margaret (Ann) Smith 1923–1976 m. Herman (Leslie) Tanner 1918–2005
      3. 3. Patricia Smith 1926–
    2. 2. Elsie (Arlene) Smith 1894–1989 m. Alfred (James) Allen 1889–1966
      1. 1. Elsie (Arlene) Allen 1921–2019
      2. 2. Robert (Smith) Allen 1923–1943
    3. 3. Lois (Winifred) Smith 1896–1961 m. Delbert (D.) Davidson 1877–1956
      1. 1. Richard Davidson 1924–1989
      2. 2. Clarence (Austin) Davidson 1925–1957 m. Helen (Marie) Volkert 1923–
    4. 4. Jessie (I.) Resico 1900–

Johnson Backus's Timeline

7 Records

1840
1 Jul 1840
Birth of Johnson Backus in Michigan
Michigan
1860
1860
Age 20
Johnson Backus resided here in Unadilla, Livingston, Michigan, United States
Unadilla, Livingston, Michigan, United States
1863
1 July 1863
Age 23
Johnson Backus resided here in Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
1870
1870
Age 30
Johnson Backus resided here in Webster, Washtenaw, Michigan, United States
Webster, Washtenaw, Michigan, United States
1880
1880
Age 40
Johnson Backus resided here in Webster, Washtenaw, Michigan, United States
Webster, Washtenaw, Michigan, United States
1900
1900
Age 60
Johnson Backus resided here in Dexter Village, Washtenaw, Michigan
Dexter Village, Washtenaw, Michigan
1911
4 Nov 1911
Age 71
Death of Johnson Backus in Dexter, Washtenaw, Michigan
Dexter, Washtenaw, Michigan

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Jul 1840
    Event Place: Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan, Death Records, 1897-1920, The Library of Michigan; Michigan Death Records, 1897-1920; Rolls: 1-302; Archive BarcodeItem Number: 30000008532776; Roll Number: 161; Certificate Number: 11
    [2] U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marshal General's Bureau
    [3] Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Webster, Washtenaw, Michigan; Roll: 609; Family History Film: 1254609; Page: 362A; Enumeration District: 242; Image: 0205.
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Webster, Washtenaw, Michigan; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Scio, Washtenaw, Michigan; Roll: T623_746; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 103.
    [7] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Unadilla, Livingston, Michigan; Roll: ; Page: 8; Image: 12.
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Unadilla, Livingston, Michigan, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Unadilla, Livingston, Michigan; Roll: ; Page: 8; Image: 12.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 July 1863
    Event Place: Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marshal General's Bureau

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Webster, Washtenaw, Michigan, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Webster, Washtenaw, Michigan; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Webster, Washtenaw, Michigan, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Webster, Washtenaw, Michigan; Roll: 609; Family History Film: 1254609; Page: 362A; Enumeration District: 242; Image: 0205.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Dexter Village, Washtenaw, Michigan
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Scio, Washtenaw, Michigan; Roll: T623_746; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 103.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Michigan, United States
    Record Source: Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 Nov 1911
    Event Place: Dexter, Washtenaw, Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan, Death Records, 1897-1920, The Library of Michigan; Michigan Death Records, 1897-1920; Rolls: 1-302; Archive BarcodeItem Number: 30000008532776; Roll Number: 161; Certificate Number: 11
    [2] Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Dexter, Washtenaw County, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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